Richard Houstman
August 12, 1926-June 1, 2006

June 3, 2006, page 8

Richard Houstman, 79, of Charles City, died on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 3, at the First Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Neil Rippey officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Visitation will be on Saturday, at the church an hour prior to the services. The Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Ray Houstman, was born on August 12, 1926 at Ocheyedan, the son of Fred and Edith (Jones) Houstman. He graduated from the Ocheyedan High School. In May of 1953, he was united in marriage to Grace (Dotson). Grace died on March 30, 1986. On September 9, 1989, he married Doris Sinnwell. Doris died on August 25, 2003. During his working career he was employed with the Wackerbarth-Brothers Implement from 1948-1955 at Ocheyedan, Adrian Implement from 1955-1964 and at the Salsbury Laboratories from 1964 until his retirement in 1990. Richard served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, where he taught Sunday School and was Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He was a member of the American Legion. His hobbies included woodworking, traveling, flea marketing and repairing things. Richard loved everything and everybody, most of all he thoroughly enjoyed life.

Living family includes special friend and caregiver, Celia Kaiser of Charles City; two daughters, Mary (Steven) Jung of Mason City and Gloria (Dennis) Venz of Alden; three grandchildren, Jason Jung and special friend, Christina Powell of Mason City, Jenna Jung and fiancée, Andrew Johnson of Mason City and Tiffany Venz of Alden; one special great-granddaughter, Alexis Powell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; a grandson in 1985; and a sister.
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Otis Bessman
September 7, 1919-June 1, 2006

June 7, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Otis Bessman, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 5, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Otis George Bessman, was born on September 7, 1919 in Buckeye, the son of Frank and Eda Runge Bessman. He was married to Clara Belle Nicholson on December 17, 1937 in Mitchell. He was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II. He farmed in the Owasa area until 1966, when he and his wife, Clara "Tootie" moved to Iowa Falls, where he worked for Hardin County until his retirement.

He is survived by his son, George of Belle Plaine; his daughter, Marge Hunt and husband, Lee of Cedar Rapids; his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gerald (Barb) Bessman of Hampton; three sisters, Mrs. George (Edna) Nicholson of Alden, Mrs. William (Erma) Burke of Bentonville, Arkansas and Mrs. Thomas (Martha) Hetland of Radcliffe; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Gerald; four brothers, Arthur, Leonard, William and Robert; and four sisters, Mrs. Vernie (Elsie) Brandt, Mrs. Wesley (Evelyn “Ella”) Russell, Mrs. Clifford (Esther) Nicholson and an infant.
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Irene E. Chancellor
February 7, 1916-June 3, 2006

June 7, 2006

CHEROKEE—Irene E. Chancellor, 90, of Cherokee and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, June 3, 2006, in the Cherokee Villa Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 6, at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Mark Leeds officiated. Graveside services and burial will be at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 7, in the Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Irene was born on February 7, 1916 in Hardin County, to Carl and Eva (Smith) Koppes. She attended schools in Hardin County. She was married to Alfred J. Chancellor on November 23, 1935 at Osage. She had worked at Swifts in 1954 and also at the Odd Fellows Home in the 1950s and was also a homemaker. She had lived in Iowa Falls until 1955 and in Mason City from 1955 until 1994, when she moved to Cherokee to be closer to her daughter.

She was affiliated with the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed square dancing and belonged to a square dance club. Irene enjoyed reading and playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred in 1983; a daughter, Joyce Torres in 1986; two grandsons, Tracy Torres and Douglas Birtwell; five sisters, Dorothy, Doris, Anna, Betty and Mary; and four brothers, Kenneth, Bob, Dick and Darrell Koppes.

She is survived by one daughter, Jean Birtwell and husband, Daniel of Cherokee; a son-in-law, Jose Torres of Rockford, Illinois; five grandchildren, Debra Mann, Diana Knaack, Daniel J. Birtwell, Debbie Faucher and Michael Torres; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Koppes of Henderson, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.
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Greta Aleta Chaplin
May 26, 1916-June 3, 2006

June 7, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Greta Aleta Chaplin, 90, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Greta was born on May 26, 1916 in Groothusen, Emden, Germany, the daughter of Franz and Greetje (Aeilts) Ites. She attended country school. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Chaplin on December 14, 1935 in Eldora. She had farmed with her husband until 1967 and then worked in the Ellsworth College Cafeteria.

She was a member of the Senior Citizens, Meals on Wheels and was a former member of the Women of the Moose-Iowa Falls Lodge No. 1108.

Greta is survived by her two daughters, Grace Chaplin and friend, Neil Willia of Des Moines and Pat Diemer and husband, Dallas of Iowa Falls; two sons, William Chaplin and wife, Judy of West Des Moines and Larry Chaplin and wife, Su of Green Bay, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a great-grandson; a step-grandson; a sister in infancy; and four brothers.
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Audrey Parks
September 12, 1925-June 3, 2006

June 27, 2006

MERIDIAN, Idaho—Audrey Parks, 80, of Meridian, Idaho, formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, June 3, 2006, after a brief illness.

A memorial service was held on Friday, June 9, at the Cherry Lane Christian Church in Meridian.

Audrey was born on September 12, 1925 in Iowa Falls, where she also attended school, graduating with the class of 1942. That fall she moved to Boise, Idaho, to attend the St. Alphonsus Nursing School. She received her nursing degree in 1946 and began her nursing career at The Women’s Clinic in Boise and as an RN on the obstetrics floor at the St. Alphonsus Hospital. Audrey married Larry Parks on June 3, 1960. They made their home in Caldwell, Idaho, for the next 28 years before retiring in Meridian. While in Caldwell, Audrey worked at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital and the Central District Health Department, retiring in 1988.

She thoroughly enjoyed being retired and spending lots of time with her grandkids. She was always working on a project, whether knitting hats and booties for the “preemies” in St. Luke’s NICU or caps for chemotherapy patients. She loved quilting and made a quilt for each of her kids and grandkids. Much to her delight, several of her projects won ribbons at the Idaho State Fair. But what she liked most was making things for others. No Christmas was complete without a tin of Audrey’s homemade candy or the cheeseball she always made for her family’s Christmas Eve get-together.

Survivors include her loving husband, Larry; sister, Donna and husband, Max Bartlett; son, David and wife, Connie; daughters, Kathy and husband, Ric Gale and Emily and husband, John Humphreys; grandchildren, Zach and Joe Parks, Rebecca (Rob) Greene, Molly (Chris) Zimmer, Megan Gale, Weston, Alyssa, Jace, Bryce and Laura Humphreys; and great-grandchildren, Janessa, Kayla and Coleman Greene.

She was preceded in death by her father, B.J. Rotzler; mother, Marjorie Mann; and brothers, Jerome Rotzler and Neil Mann.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Memorial Rose Garden Fund at the Cherry Lane Christian Church.
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Robert D. Gibbs
Sunday, June 4, 2006

June 7, 2006

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Robert D. Gibbs, 70, of Steamboat Rock, died on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at his residence in Steamboat Rock.

No public services will be held. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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LaVina Hodnefield
May 10, 1918-June 5, 2006

June 10, 2006

JEWELL—LaVina Hodnefield, 88, of Jewell, formerly of Radcliffe, died on Monday, June 5, 2006, at the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 10, at the Salem Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe, with the Rev. Earl Korhonen officiating. LaVina will be interred in the Radcliffe Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.

LaVina Jeanette Hodnefield, eldest daughter of Clarence and Judith (Hatteberg) Osmundson, was born southwest of Radcliffe on May 10, 1918. On December 18, 1935, she was united in marriage to Harold Hodnefield at the Bethany Lutheran Church Parsonage in McCallsburg. They lived and farmed in the Radcliffe area until Harold’s death in 1986. The last several years she had resided in Jewell.

She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe. She loved Jesus and was a faithful prayer warrior. LaVina was a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all. She was concerned for the souls of her loved ones and others.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Carolyn McCoskey and husband, Jason of Jewell and Barbara Ellwood and husband, Alvern of Radcliffe; one son, Robert Hodnefield of Milton Freewater, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Aksland and Ruby Brinkmeyer; three step-sisters, Mavis Hatteberg, Hazel Pederson and Ruth Johnson; one step-brother, Gerber Hatteberg; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Harold Hodnefield.
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Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke
November 12, 1976-June 5, 2006

June 14, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke, 29, died on Monday, June 5, 2006 in Iraq, while serving with the U.S. Navy.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. There will be no visitation. Burial with military honors will be in the Alden Cemetery in Alden. A memorial fund has been established to the Jaime Jaenke Family. The Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Jaime was born on November 12, 1976 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Larry and Susan Pommrehn Jaenke. She joined big brother, Garrett. She was later joined by two more brothers, Ryan and Justin (named by her). Her father named her for the Bionic Woman, Jaime Summers, so she would always show the same strength.

Jaime attended kindergarten through second grade at Iowa Falls. The family then moved to Bay City, Wisconsin, where Jaime graduated from the Ellsworth High School.

Jaime acquired a love for horses at an early age. She began riding at age 7 and continued for the rest of her life.

After a brief marriage and the birth of her daughter, she began working for the Best Maid Cookie factory and working for Ellsworth Area Ambulance in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. She was an EMT and EMT2. She later worked for Xcel Energy as an armed guard at their Prairie Island facility.

She followed her brothers into the Navy (Garrett and Justin), joining the Navy Reserve at 26 to do what she loved best: medicine. She became a corpsman for the Naval Mobile Battalion No. 25 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. She died on June 5 while serving her country in Iraq.

Jaime had great plans for her future. She planned to attend the Ellsworth Area Community College in their nursing program. She also planned to return to her love of horses at her parents’ stables in Iowa Falls. Siloam Springs Stables became her home in July of 2005. She worked long hours to make her dream come true. Her family has sworn to honor her dream and not let her down.

In her life with her brothers, she was part mediator, part instigator, part bully and her brothers loved her above all else.

Jaime is survived by her daughter, Kayla; her parents, Larry and Susan Jaenke of Iowa Falls; three brothers, Garrett (Janelle) Jaenke and their three children, Ashley, Jacob and Ellie of the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California, Ryan Jaenke of Wilson, Wisconsin and Justin (Kortney) Jaenke and their daughter, Morgan of Eldora; special friend, Weldon Ubben of Iowa Falls; great-grandmother, Edna (Bob) Allen of Iowa Falls; grandparents, Don and Darlene Pommrehn of Iowa Falls; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jaime was preceded in death by grandparents, Walter and Hilda Jaenke and great-grandparents, Carroll and Edna Hackbarth and Arthur and Leona Pommrehn.
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Wilda Lee Hite
Monday, June 5, 2006

June 10, 2006

IOWA CITY—Wilda Lee Hite, 74, of Iowa City, died on Monday, June 5, 2006, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 8, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside, with Father Rich Adam officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.

Wilda and husband, Fred formerly owned and operated the hardware store on Stevens Street in Iowa Falls before moving to Ames, where they were living when Fred died several years ago.
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Elizabeth Marguerite Baseler
Thursday, June 8, 2006

June 10, 2006

WATERLOO—Elizabeth Marguerite Baseler, 87, of Waterloo, formerly of Dumont and Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Friendship Village, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, June 12, at the Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, both of Waterloo. Visitation will be held from 3-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Kearns, Huisman–Schumacher Chapel on Kimball and an hour before the services at the church.
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Alice Neubauer
March 4, 1920-June 10, 2006

June 14, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Alice Neubauer, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at the Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 14, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Ken Krueger officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the services. Alice Neubauer will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.

Alice Ruth (Moe) Neubauer, was born on March 4, 1920, on a farm near Buckeye, to parents Isaac and Matilda (Knutson) Moe. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith on March 28, 1920, by Pastor L.O. Thorson and confirmed by Pastor N. Astrup Larson on June 4, 1933, at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Her confirmation Bible verse was 1st John 4:15. When Alice was 5 years old, her mother died and she lived with her aunt, Julia Newgaard in Hubbard. In 1932, she moved to Sioux City and returned to Hubbard five years later. Alice graduated from the Hubbard High School in 1938. She continued her education at the State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls and taught in rural schools for four years following.

On August 19, 1942, she married Walter Neubauer at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hubbard. The marriage Bible verse was Matthew 28:20. Walter and Alice lived on a farm near Radcliffe for 57 years. To this union two daughters, Marcella and Carol, were born. Alice was employed by the Radcliffe High School as a secretary for 11 years. In 1999, Alice and Walter moved to Iowa Falls.

Alice taught Sunday School and Bible School, was an honorary member of the Radcliffe Needle Circle, a member of the Hardin County Retired Teachers Association and was an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, including LWML.

Alice leaves to mourn her husband, Walter Neubauer of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Marcella and husband, Robert Kyle of Georgetown, Texas and Carol and husband, Marshal "Chip" Chesmore of Sherrard, Illinois; six grandsons; one step-grandson; one step-granddaughter; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, May Blackstad of Redondo Beach, California; one sister-in-law, Clara Neubauer of Aurora, Colorado; and a host of many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her one brother, Alfred Moe.
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Marvin William Fink
April 16, 1931-June 11, 2006

June 14, 2006

LATIMER—Marvin William Fink, 75, of Latimer, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 14, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer, with Pastor Marvin Lorenz officiating and Pastor Karl Bollhagen assisting. Burial will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home of Latimer is in charge of the arrangements.

Marvin Fink, was born on April 16, 1931 in rural Latimer, to C.W. “Bill” and Elizabeth Schermer Fink. Marvin had lived on the family farm since the age of 6 years old. He graduated from the Franklin County Consolidated High School in 1949. Marvin was united in marriage to Darlene June Etchen on September 22, 1956 in Klemme. Darlene passed away on June 25, 2001. He then was married to Betty Behn on August 16, 2004, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Farming was Marvin’s life and during his early years on the farm, he raised cattle, chickens and hogs. Marvin also served in the Iowa National Guard for eight years, attaining the rank of sergeant.

He enjoyed going to Arizona in the winters, reading farm and health magazines and was a very accomplished welder. Marvin was an active member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help people, whether they were friends or strangers.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Betty Fink of Latimer; two daughters, Vickie Fink of Phoenix, Arizona and Linda and husband, Marc Hendel of West Des Moines; two grandchildren, Benjamin and Rachel Hendel of West Des Moines; two sisters, Elwilda “El” Etchen and husband, Carroll of Clear Lake and Arnelda Schramm and husband, Win of Battle Creek; a brother, Verald Fink and wife, Eleanor of Coulter; two step-children, Scott Seeger and wife, Linda of Milford and Sandie Seeger of St. Joseph, Missouri; and two step-grandchildren, Kayla and Anna Seeger.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene; and a granddaughter, Emily Hendel.
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Norma Jean Hirth
December 23, 1948-June 12, 2006

June 17, 2006

ACKLEY—Norma Jean Hirth, 57, of rural Ackley, died on Monday, June 12, 2006, of lung cancer at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 15, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with burial in the Oak Wood Cemetery in Ackley. The Linn’s Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Jean Heard Hirth, was born on December 23, 1948 at Eldora, the daughter of Carroll and Charlotte Myers Heard. She attended Iowa Falls Schools and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1967. She then attended the Mercy School of Nursing in Des Moines and studied at the University of Iowa to become an advanced registered nurse practitioner. Jean was the Director of Public Health in Franklin County and was also involved in Homeland Security and the County Board of Health. Norma Jean was married to Michael C. Hirth on June 5, 1981, at the St. John’s UCC Church in Ackley.

Jean loved to volunteer and was a past president of the Hampton Kiwanis Club and was parish nurse for the St. John’s UCC Church in Ackley. She loved playing bridge, enjoyed playing golf and spending time at their lake home.

Jean is survived by her husband, Mike; son, Mike and Sara Cockerham and their children, Elvis and Aryan Calvert and Ali Jean Cockerham of Huxley; daughter, Jackie Jass and her children, Kegan and Kanin Jass of Wellsburg; daughter, Jayni Hirth of Ackley; son, Mitch Hirth of Ackley; her mother, Charlotte Heard of Iowa Falls; and three sisters, Janet Murray of Oceanside, California, Carolyn Thune of Johnston and Candy (Scott) Rector of Webster City.

Jean was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Heard in January of 2000; and a brother-in-law, Ron Murray.
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Audrey I. Iverson
June 24, 1912-June 12, 2006

June 17, 2006

DOWS—Audrey I. Iverson, 93, of Dows, died on Monday, June 12, 2006, at her home in Dows.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 16, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with the Rev. William Straka officiating. Interment was in the Alden Cemetery in Alden. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Audrey Ione, the daughter of Raymond R. and Edith E. Baker Sowl, was born on June 24, 1912 in Popejoy. She attended public school in Popejoy and graduated in 1930. She furthered her education at the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Council Bluffs, where she obtained an R.N. Degree in 1935. After her graduation, Audrey worked at the Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames.

Audrey was united in marriage to Henry J. “Hank” Iverson Jr. on September 1, 1938 in Northwood. The couple made their home north of Dows where Hank farmed and Audrey worked at the Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls. Hank and Audrey moved to the farm they bought south of Dows in 1941. When Hank retired from farming in 1975, they moved to their acreage south of Dows. Audrey moved to her home in Dows after Hank’s death in 2003.

Audrey was active in the First Lutheran Church, where she gave of herself generously, acting as historian for the Ladies’ Aid group and maintaining its scrapbook for many years. She was also a member of the Liberty Club. Sewing, quilting and canning were among the activities Audrey enjoyed.

Audrey is survived by four nephews, Roger Iverson of Dows, Sen. Stewart Iverson Jr. and wife, Vicki of Clarion, Paul Iverson and wife, Judy of Lake City and John Iverson of Florida; four nieces, Anna Marie Pulliam of Waukee, Georgina Iverson of Alden, Jo Ellen Iverson of Urbandale and Nancy Iverson of Minnesota; great-nieces, Shelley (Shawn) Finnel and Stephanie (Hammie) Girard; and great-nephews, Stewart Iverson III (Nicole), Jason Pulliam and Capt. Chad Bortel; three great-great-nephews; and four great-great-nieces.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband; and parents.
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Bernice Louise Wubbena Rieken
Monday, June 12, 2006

June 14, 2006

ALLISON—Bernice Louise Wubbena Rieken, 91, of Allison, died of natural causes on Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, June 16, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation is on Thursday, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
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Evelyn Berniece Meyer
Monday, June 12, 2006

June 14, 2006

APLINGTON—Evelyn Berniece Meyer, 82, of Aplington, died at her home on Monday, June 12, 2006.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Reformed Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 14, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington and one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy W. Stockdale
December 9, 1925-June 13, 2006

July 8, 2006

Dorothy W. Stockdale, 80, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

According to her wishes her body was cremated. The Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake, was in charge of the cremation services. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 15, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Thomas Healey officiating. Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. There is no visitation.

Dorothy was born on December 9, 1925 in Williams, the daughter of Joseph and Edith Iverson. She was married to Glen W. Stockdale in Webster City on January 28, 1946, and to this union a daughter was born. Dorothy was a full-time, loving mother to her daughter. She found time to work part-time at various restaurants in town and worked side by side with Glen in his construction business.

Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years, Glen Stockdale of Clear Lake; daughter, Lori, and her husband, Mark Haaf of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Pamela (Gene) Engelking, Cody Haaf, John (Marisa) Haaf and Dawn Jenkins; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Joan) Iverson; sisters, Helen Janes and Ruth (Bill) Thomas; sisters-in-law, Helen Stockdale and Gladyce Edel of Iowa Falls; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister in infancy.
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LaVern J. Boelts
Wednesday, June 14, 2006

June 17, 2006

WELLSBURG—LaVern J. Boelts, 75, of Wellsburg, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at his home, while under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 17, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley, with Charles Westendorf officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Grayce Friest
February 20, 1914-June 15, 2006

June 21, 2006

STORY CITY—Grayce Friest, 92, formerly of Radcliffe, died on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 17, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Interment was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Grayce Friest, was born on February 20, 1914, to Jens and Jetta (Rolfson) Varland north of Radcliffe. She was baptized at the Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland and confirmed at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Grayce received her education attending the District No. 4 Country School and the Radcliffe High School graduating with the class of 1933. While in high school she received Normal Training and taught country school one year. After teaching, she worked at various places around Radcliffe and Des Moines. On February 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Wilburn Friest at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe.

After their marriage they lived and farmed in the Radcliffe and Garden City areas and were members of the Zion Lutheran Church. Grayce was active in teaching Sunday School and Bible School, was a member of the Ladies Aid and sang in the choir. Her other activities included the Radcliffe Garden Club and the Sons of Norway of Story City. Several of her many talents were baking kringla, quilting and embroidery work which all of her family received and treasure.

At the time of her death she had been a resident of Bethany Manor in Story City for the past 3 1/2 years.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include her three children, Jo Ann Kuhlman and her friend, Jim Weig of Hubbard, Dennis Friest and wife, Helen of Radcliffe and Virginia Jackson and husband, Ed of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Kimberly Moore and husband, Mark of Woodbury, Minnesota, Kent Kuhlman and wife, Deb of Lees Summit, Missouri, Bradley Friest and wife, Jodi of Roland, Brent Friest and wife, Colette of Radcliffe, Brenda Colvin and husband, Kendal of Pella and Corey Jackson of Omaha; nine great-grandchildren, Jamie and Jessica Moore, Jennifer Kuhlman, Michael, Madison and Mason Friest and Sydney, Chase and Lainey Friest; sister, Lavonne Sheldahl; sisters-in-law, Verdelle Friest, Charlotte Friest and Frances Broer; along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Wilburn.
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Ruth Johnson
Thursday, June 15, 2006

June 17, 2006

ALLISON—Ruth Johnson, 84, of Allison, died on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, from natural causes.

Funeral services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
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Roger Street
Thursday, June 15, 2006

June 17, 2006

BETHANY BEACH, Delaware—Roger Street, 68, of Bethany Beach, Delaware, formerly of Hampton, died on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Helen Wiese
Thursday, June 15, 2006

June 17, 2006

ACKLEY—Helen Wiese, 84, of Ackley, died on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

A celebration of life services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, June 19, at the Washington Reformed Church, rural Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley on Sunday, from 4-8:00 p.m.
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Thelma E. Stewart
July 31, 1919-June 18, 2006

Published June 21, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Thelma E. Stewart, 86, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, June 18, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 21, at the Popejoy United Methodist Church, with burial in the Graceland Cemetery, Webster City. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma was born on July 31, 1919 in Vincent, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Wolford) Bobzin. She attended school in Webster City and received her GED from Ellsworth College. Thelma was united in marriage to Lewis Stewart on November 14, 1937 in Webster City. She had worked at the Popejoy School in the kitchen for six years.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Popejoy and she enjoyed traveling, quilting and crafting.

Thelma is survived by her two sons, Robert and his wife, Diana of Iowa Falls and Roger and his wife, Donna of Popejoy; two daughters, Connie Wilkie and her husband, Dennis of Iowa Falls and Marilyn Schoon and her husband, Robert of Polo, Illinois; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis; a daughter, Janet Stewart; a son, Harry Stewart; a grandson, Joel Schoon; four sisters; and one brother.
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Richard D. Mitterer
December 14, 1953-June 20, 2006

June 24, 2006

IOWA FALLS-Richard D. Mitterer, 52, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 24, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. T.J. Norman officiating. Private family burial will be in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Richard Duane Mitterer, was born on December 14, 1953, at Marshalltown, the son of Delbert Eugene and Clara Mae (Risius) Mitterer. He graduated from the Alden Community Schools with the class of 1972. He served with the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1977. On October 20, 1979, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Baugh at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. They lived in Iowa Falls and Richard worked for Farmland Foods and Prestressed Concrete until 1984. They then moved to the Garner and Britt area in 1984. He was employed by Winnebago Industries till 1997, when due to his disability, Richard could no longer work. The family then moved back to Iowa Falls in November of 2005.

Richard loved to fish for northern pike and eat out with Bonnie and the children. He loved to take his family bowling, play Aggravation with Regina and checkers and chess with Brian. He also liked visiting with his family and friends. Best of all Richard loved going for walks, smoking Swisher Sweet cigars and then drinking a refreshing fountain drink.

Richard Mitterer is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mitterer of Iowa Falls; his daughter, Regina Mitterer; his son, Brian Mitterer; his father, Delbert Mitterer; his sister, Pam (Dick) Crawford, all of Iowa Falls; his sister, Diane (Dennis) Thies of Texas; his mother-in-law, Glenavon Baugh; his sister-in-law, Glenda (Jack) Brass and family; and his brother-in-law, Rickey (Theresa) Baugh and family, all of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Mitterer in 1998; his paternal and maternal grandparents; his father-in-law, Voy D. Baugh in 2004; and his brother-in-law, Gary Baugh in 1999.
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Dorothy F. Seely
Tuesday, June 20, 2006

June 24, 2006

HAMPTON—Dorothy F. Seely, 77, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 23, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. David Koenigsberg officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jennie Gronewold
Thursday, June 22, 2006

June 24, 2006

DUMONT—Jennie Gronewold, 91, of Dumont, died of natural causes on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, June 26, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont, with the Rev. Jack Ritsema officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
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Francis Dean "Fritz" Wullbrandt
Thursday, June 22, 2006

June 24, 2006

HAMPTON—Francis Dean “Fritz” Wullbrandt, 88, of Hampton, died on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 27, at the United Methodist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial of the cremains will be in the Hampton Cemetery immediately following the service. The family will receive friends on Monday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Harold L. Rosburg
January 5, 1929-June 27, 2006

July 1, 2006

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Harold L. Rosburg, 77, of rural Steamboat Rock, died from natural causes on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 30, at the United Methodist Church in Owasa, with Pastor Ward Richards officiating. Burial was in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold was born on January 5, 1929, in rural Steamboat Rock, the son of George and Pauline (Roll) Rosburg. He was raised on a farm northwest of Steamboat Rock. On February 18, 1967, Harold was united in marriage to Beverly Jones at the United Methodist Church in Eldora. He worked as a foreman for Infanseat in Eldora for more than 19 years and then as a dye maker and machinery designer for Donco in Albion for 19 years, retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and dancing and remained busy wood-crafting after retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughters, Linda Hallett of Eldora, Shirley (Darriel) Coatney of Marshalltown and Pam Chrisman of Eldora; son, Gary (Betty) Chrisman of Lincoln; sister, Arlene (Robert) Pies of De Leon, Texas; brothers, Arlo (Patsy) Rosburg of Eldora and Merlyn (Kay) Rosburg of El Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Tracy Chrisman.
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LaDonna Duncan
November 19, 1932-June 27, 2006

July 1, 2006

VINTON—LaDonna Duncan, 73, died at her home on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, of acute leukemia.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 3, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rose Blank officiating. Committal services will be held at 2:30 p.m., in the Alden Cemetery in Alden. Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 2, at the Phillips Family Center in Vinton. At LaDonna’s request the casket will remain closed. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the St. Luke’s Hospice or the music department of the Wesley United Methodist Church.

LaDonna was born on November 19, 1932 in Woolstock, the only child of Orville and Esther Riley. LaDonna graduated from the Blairsburg High School in 1950 and shortly thereafter met her husband, Marlyn. They were united in marriage at the Alden Methodist Church on September 23, 1951. Of this union they were blessed with three children, Judith, Janet and Jon.

LaDonna’s greatest pleasures in life were her family, her various cocker spaniel dogs she owned over the past 55 years, her love of music and her piano. She also enjoyed many and various trips to all 50 states and several trips abroad.

In addition to her husband, Marlyn she is survived by her children, Judith Mann of Vinton, Janet (Dr. Timothy) Gerhart of Peoria, Arizona and Jon (Claire) Duncan of Malvern, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Michael (Jessica) Mann of Omaha, Nebraska, Shannon (Dan) Rittgers of Spring Hill, Kansas, Nathaniel Gerhart of Glendale, Arizona and Meredith and Christopher Duncan of Malvern; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Mann of Omaha.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Orville and Esther Riley.
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Anthony “Tony” S. Gentle
November 3, 1913-June 28, 2006

July 1, 2006

NAPLES, Florida—Mr. Tony S. Gentle, co-founder of the Krause Gentle Corporation and the Kum & Go stores, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the age of 92 at the Naples Community Hospital in Florida, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his family at his bedside.

A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 6, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Iowa Falls. Visitation at St. Mark’s is scheduled from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 5, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Falls High School Scholarship Fund or the T.S. Gentle Center at Ellsworth Community College.

The son of Italian immigrants, Anthony “Tony” Gentle was born on November 3, 1913 in Waterloo. He grew up working in his family’s fruit and vegetable store. Following college and marriage to Mary Angela “Ange” Downing, his wife of 68 years, he embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that grew to impact the retail business environment of Iowa and beyond.

In 1959, Tony Gentle bought a gas station in Hampton and began a partnership with his son-in-law, W.A. “Bill” Krause, to launch what became known as the Kum & Go convenience stores. The partners successfully pioneered modern convenience industry practices. Kum & Go is now in 13 states with 445 stores. Today, Kum & Go, L.C. stores have become America’s 20th largest convenience store chain and are known nationwide for their customer focus, product assortment and innovative marketing.

An only child, Mr. Gentle graduated in 1932 from the Iowa Falls High School and then enrolled in Ellsworth Community College. In 1933, he transferred to Loras College in Dubuque to study business, where he also met his future wife, Ange. Following college, he was owner and operated a collection agency in Waterloo. He purchased a smoke shop in Iowa Falls which he operated until he was called to serve in the Army in 1943, where he was stationed in Germany. At the end of World War II, Mr. Gentle purchased Rite Drug in Iowa Falls and operated it until 1965. During that time, he expanded his business interests by purchasing a gas station in Hampton in 1959. From this, other small gas stations also were purchased, leading to the development of the Krause Gentle Corporation.

Mr. Gentle was a past board member of the Iowa Valley Community College Foundation and an active member of the Elks Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.

Tony Gentle is survived by his wife, Mary Angela; and his daughter, Nancy Susan and her husband, W.A. “Bill” Krause of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Kevin (Mary) Krause of Davenport, Kyle (Sharon) Krause of Booneville and Kate (David) Krause Prange of Chicago, Illinois; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, A Vogel Family Funeral Home, of Marshalltown.
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Monte Lynn King
June 12, 1927-June 28, 2006

July 1, 2006

LOVELAND, Colorado—Monte Lynn King, 79, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Loveland.

A Burial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, July 3, at the Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park. Interment will be in the Loveland Burial Park.

He was born on June 12, 1927, to Blake and Lurene (Dillon) King in Iowa Falls. He was a former resident of Iowa until 1981 when he moved to Greeley and then moved to Loveland in 1983. He attended the Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, where he graduated with honors. He received the principle appointment to West Point and also attended Amhurst, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1948. He married Paula Patterson on June 6, 1948 in Iowa Falls. Monte owned and operated Kings Floral and Green House in Iowa Falls from 1948 to 1981. When he came to Colorado he worked with his sons at Dollar Rent A Car in Denver and King-Buick-Pontiac & GMC in Loveland.

He was a longtime member of the Elks Lodge, officer of the FTD Association and a member of the American Legion. He was very involved with the Veteran’s Administration. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and skiing. He was a fine artist and musician.

He is survived by his wife, Paula King of Loveland; sons, Rex King and wife, Pamela of Greeley, Yale King and wife, Shauna of Loveland; daughter, Pamela King of Greeley; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Marian Dreier
August 17, 1916-June 28, 2006

July 5, 2006

Marian Dreier, 89, of Hubbard, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 1, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Marian Annis (Bahr) Dreier, was born on August 17, 1916, at the Bahr home place north of Point Pleasant, to Otto and Minnie (Stielow) Bahr. Marian attended the Goose Creek Country School and also the Eldora High School, graduating in 1934, taking the Normal Training Course. She taught at Timber Valley and Victor for five years. On January 30, 1940, Morris Dreier and Marian Bahr were married at the Point Pleasant Church in rural Eldora. After their marriage, they lived on the Dreier farm where they made their home for 51 years until moving to Eldora in 1991. Morris and Marian had three daughters, Mavis, Marcia and Marlys.

Marian was an active and faithful member of the Point Pleasant Community Church, teaching Sunday School, being the choir director and accompanist and planning special holiday programs. When the church closed in 1972, she then joined the Salem United Methodist Church in Hubbard.

Marian enjoyed her gardens, playing the piano, playing games with family and friends, attending fellowship meals and sending people notes, clippings and her poems. She will be remembered for her caring, loving and compassionate ways, Easter morning sunrise breakfasts for the youths at Point Pleasant and her baking, especially her pies, pfeffernueses and kuchen.

She was a resident at the Hubbard Care Center since October 1999.

Marian is survived by her daughters, Mavis (Alan) Streyffeler of Naperville, Illinois, Marcia (late Dennis) Eller of Radcliffe and Marlys (Ed) Bernard of Eldora; a sister, Garnet Kielsmeier of Iowa Falls; three grandchildren, Julie Sandvig of Grimes, Matt Eller of Portland, Oregon and Brian Williams of Redmond, Washington; two step-grandchildren, T.J. and Jason Bernard of Missouri; two great-granddaughters, Liliana K. and Lucia A. Sandvig; along with other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Morris in 1997; her brothers, Harley and Floyd Bahr; a sister, Gladys Kulow; and two sons-in-law.
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John Edward Newhall
January 6, 1916-June 29, 2006

July 5, 2006

John Edward Newhall, 90, formerly of Radcliffe, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 2, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.

John Edward Newhall, the only child of John W. and Nellie (Ratliff) Newhall, was born on January 6, 1916 in Radcliffe. John grew up on the family farm northwest of Radcliffe. He became a member of the St. John’s Methodist Church when he was baptized in 1980. John attended country school in Sherman Township and then graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1934. He was involved in basketball and football.

After graduation, John continued to live on the home place and farm. John and his cousin, Robert Newhall, also had a threshing business together. On May 18, 1942, John entered the Army in Des Moines. He was in the Communications Division of Field Artillery. He trained at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. John was a private first class when he went overseas on October 10, 1942 and served with the 1st Army, 9th Division and 36th Field Artillery Battalion. He served in seven of the eight battles of World War II. These battles were Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was discharged on October 30, 1945 at Camp Dodge, Illinois. John had also received another award a few years ago that he was very proud of. The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship awarded him the Century Farm Award in 2001.

John then lived on the home place until moving to Alden in 1978. He lived in Alden for 13 years and then purchased a home in Eldora in 1991. This move allowed John to live closer to his cousin, Jan Anway, who had taken very good care of him.

He also enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was very proud to have been a member of the Radcliffe community and enjoyed keeping up on the town events.

John is survived by his cousins, Jan Anway of Eldora, Marlys Zorn of Iowa Falls, Kenneth Newhall of Iowa Falls and Lowell Newhall of Dumont.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three cousins, Robert Newhall, Florence Groninga and Roy Ulmen.
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Mildred E. Stewart
December 14, 1916-June 30, 2006

July 5, 2006

HAMPTON—Mildred E. Stewart, 89, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Friday, June 30, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 3, at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006